Residents displaced, business owners struggling after Oakland bookstore fire
Oakland Fire investigators plan to return to the East Bay Booksellers building this week to meet with the building owners and try to determine what caused the three-alarm fire that destroyed the building and damaged nearby structures.
SJ flea market vendors look for early signals of new location
Vendors and their allies are pushing San Jose city leaders to finalize plans for a new site for the Berryessa Flea Market. They said on Wednesday that waiting to the last minute could cause an economic catastrophe for the 450 microbusinesses which rely on the four-day a week flea market.
Big Lots closing dozens of stores across California. Here is the full list
In Southern California, at least 16 stores are slated for closure.
Target launching denim take back event. Here's how it works
The retail giant’s new denim promotion begins in August and here’s what you need to know.
McDonald's same-store sales fall for 1st time since pandemic
The burger chain launched a promotion in May to help boost customer traffic and declining restaurant sales.
Albertsons and Kroger agree to pause merger amid legal, regulatory challenges
Albertsons and Kroger agreed to pause merger amid legal and regulatory challenges.
Mortgage rates barely budged this week as more listings flood the market
Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.
Champagne sales down worldwide in 2024, industry executives cite lack of 'cheer'
One executive claims a lack of "cheer" worldwide caused bubbly sales to go flat in the first half of 2024, according to an earnings call this week.
Sheriff's office squash rumors of extortion of local business from deputies
Rumors are running rampant online accusing the Alameda County Sheriff's Office of extortion, officials said.
Best places to retire in 2024 revealed in new study
A new study ranked all 50 U.S. states to determine the best states to retire in 2024.
Delta struggles to recover from global tech outage, stranding tens of thousands
Delta Air Lines is struggling for a fourth straight day to recover from the tech outage, even as other airlines are returning to nearly normal levels of service.
Netflix eliminating cheapest ad-free plan for US customers
Netflix customers with the Basic tier to have to make a membership change to continue watching content on the streaming platform.
San Francisco's Saks Fifth Avenue turns to appointment-based shopping only
Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco's Union Square will shift to appointment based shopping only next month.
First-time homebuyers are often overwhelmed by unexpected homeownership costs: study
Younger first-time buyers often don't consider additional housing costs such as repairs, improvements and emergencies.
Pan Am returns with $65K trip to relive 'golden days of travel'
Defunct airline Pan Am is returning to the skies for the first time in more than 30 years to help fliers "relive the golden days of travel," but securing a seat to witness its comeback comes with a hefty price tag.
Here's the salary you need to be in the top 1% in all 50 states
In some states, Americans need to earn more than $1 million annually to be a part of the top 1%, according to a study from GoBankingRates.
San Francisco bike shop in peril after car crashes into business
A bike shop owner in San Francisco is questioning whether his business can remain open after a car crashed into the front of his store.
Skechers sues L.L. Bean over alleged shoe design copying
Skechers has filed a lawsuit against L.L. Bean for allegedly copying its shoe design.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals list: Guide to top savings, insider tips and more
Amazon Prime users can expect deals on electronics, back-to-school gear, outdoor items, wellness products and more as Prime Day starts this week. Here's what you need to know.
US corporate bankruptcy filings surge – here are the business types that led
The number of U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings so far in 2024 is “higher than any comparable figure in the prior 13 years," according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.